Beau Brummels - Just A Little (1965)

[@QrystalQlear]

The Beau Brummels were a highly under rated band! I remember this wonderful song!

[@Lee-of6hb]

Did you know Slyvester Stewart(Sly Stone) produced Laugh Laugh ?

[@jimross2101]

They weren't underrated, you just didn't follow them.

[@darrellhorner500]

AGREE 💯 PERCENT BEAUTIFUL 😍

[@setnsun21]

Used to love listening to this album when I was a kid. Good tunes.

[@patrickryan1515]

Ed Ames made a very attractive looking Indian. Mike Douglas looked like Bob Hope in drag. Pearl Bailey was her usual gracious self. Totally fun way to bridge the generation gap. BTW The Beau Brummels' had a couple of really fine hits -- Great Sound!

[@davidcoyle1084]

There's a video out there of Bob Hope and Jack Benny doing a skit with the Beach Boys, and Bob in his wig looks just like Mike Douglas does here, LOL

[@BarbaraSadowski]

Geez I remember this song. What was I …14. Now i am 71. Love the old days.

[@debraweaver6308]

I was 15. I am now almost 73!

[@kencarole8415]

I was 22 now I'm 81. Time Flys when your having fun.

[@warrenwatkins9650]

I was 11 and I still remember it. Too bad Mike Douglas didn't give them a chance with the band, just clapping and singing, even though they would have lipped synced it anyway. Just better promotion for the band!

[@Fourwheeljive]

I’m 73 and remember dancing to this great song at our sock hops! Great times and memories.

[@Robert30025]

Ed Ames, who stepped in with his 'Mingo' wig on, was also a vocalist of renown at that time as a family member of the Ames Brothers singing group (cf).

[@bobsaturday4273]

really a great combo , kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4Sqfa2Do9CVm5Y , releasd 53 the year I was born but I remember it played a lot and was on of my favorites , still is , how bout rag mop , kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX6bcp5tr8Sbn7c kzbin.info/www/bejne/amnHhGqOh7iEatk

[@rmoore1686]

Yes, and Ed Ames also played Mingo on Daniel Boone TV series.

[@thisistheworldtoday]

The Beau Brummell song got into r&r hall of fame as being first to influence the SF sound

[@majovijapajo]

They lived right down the street from us on Moneta way. My sister and her crazy friends were their personal fan club

[@silversurfer100]

A very simple but truly great song. I still like it this many years later.

[@luiscalcano4359]

Tune is classic , and I remember this on Mike Douglas that came on 4pm(I think) on channel 3 in Philadelphia, Pa.

[@jesavino1255]

A really great song.love it.

[@nancyhenderson1244]

Such an innocent time with great music!

[@pgh45rpms]

Ron Elliott was diabetic and his blood sugar levels posed problems while touring with the band. Restaurant food was not diabetic-friendly and was geared for general diet. Nice to see the Brummels fulfill their commitment on the Mike Douglas Show. It was a popular daytime syndicated tv show that gave them good exposure in 1965. They took the ribbing very well from Mike, Ed Ames and Pearl Bailey.

[@elftails]

pgh45rpms Thank you for sharing Ron Elliott’s story, I had no idea. But have since learned that he suffered from seizures due to the diabetic condition you speak of. Very happy to learn that he’s well and still composing. Hopefully by now restaurants are diabetic-friendly!

[@russellhopkinson4411]

@@elftails Ron's solo record "The Candlestickmaker" is an absolute gem. My god what a group.

[@Mrzeee999]

BUT YA KNOW, THEY WERE COOL!

[@joannemarichalar1952]

The dude in the wig? He coulda passed for Benny Hill. Love this band and their playful banter. As most creative people have that gift of humor! 😂

[@moemcgovern7345]

From Philadelphia

[@rogerrrubin]

Ron Meager was a classmate me at Oakland High...we both went to San Francisco---he became famous and i became almost famous

[@plaidmoon5642]

Fascinating. I attended Oakland High for a couple of years in the 1970s. I love the Beau Brummels and had no idea they had an Oakland High connection.

[@carloscarpinteyro332]

Wow, thanks for uploading this, really enjoyed it! Mike Douglas was a real cool class act of a talk show host!!

[@williambrodala8144]

He was great, and the guest stars that he had!!!!!! Tremondous

[@jg6698]

Ron Elliot and Sal Valentino were a dynamite duo

[@figmo397]

I can almost picture the backstory of this. "Our guitarist had a medical emergency. We're here, but there's no way he can do the show. What do we do?" "I have this crazy idea. Just lip synch your hit, and I'll fill in, holding a toy guitar. We'll make it work." Mike Douglas was really good at making his guests feel at home. He'd ask questions, listen, and not cast judgement upon anyone. If someone had unorthodox ideas, he'd let them speak and not make fun of them. When Westinghouse ditched him because he was "too old," they blew it.

[@johnmitchelljr]

That you for sharing thus video I’ve never seen. Beau Brummells were a great group, and Mike Douglas did appreciate good quality music. Moby Grape appearance another fine piece of musical history. Wish we had more. Thanks again you made my day.

[@gabgarcia5446]

Great song. Mike Douglas was a class host and did so much to bring performers on his show.

[@Peter-cf3ql]

Such fun everyone including big stars Ed Ames and Pearl Bailey pitching in...loved the laid back feel. Beau Brummels brilliant as always

[@kande6916]

One of the most underrated bands that there ever was!!! These guys rocked!!!

[@glennhfriedman4571]

not under rated by anyone here or ever heard any of their music

[@Bobstern]

They played at my temple in 1965 and then 10 years later I saw them at the Amazing Grace coffee house on the Northwestern campus.

[@drrjim]

Good sports for sure. And a great song. Drummer (tall guy) John Peterson went on to be in local band in my home town of Santa Cruz Harper's Bizarre

[@patrickdowling529]

I used to catch their act at a little club in Redwood City , CA, back Iin ‘65. They were fantastic back then and now!

[@tnolan55]

Great music great times we should be thankful for such great music.

[@alpha-omega2362]

now that's what a talk show should be like.... just amazing back then.. Mike Douglas, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Johnny Carson.....yes, they had politicians on, but it wasn't all one sided, and they were all good interviewers....

[@billdescoteaux]

This video is hilarious, especially seeing Mike & Ed hamming it up with these guys! Air date June 16, 1965.

[@bytwyzz]

Mike had chops..!

[@SickAgain4293]

Absolutely fabulous they were good for the times

[@irvinginglethorpe]

Mike Douglas was alright in my book . So many great bands played on his show👍

[@michaelgutman4910]

Yup I watched his show as a kid and wouldn't miss it

[@WilliamReinheimer]

He even had prog rock band Renaissance on once.

[@DavidEVogel]

The Beau Brummels were the first professional band that I saw live. About 1965 and I was in the 10th grade. I’ve be a fan of popular music since then. Sal Valentino has a unique voice. He will never be confused with another singer.

[@Breeze0911]

Oh my gosh, such memories. Love this song and many more performed. Will blast if ever in car!

[@nighthiker8872]

Excellent!

[@onestepbeyond7240]

Our car only had AM radio. If you wanted to hear your fav song, ya' had to wait . ps. Kids today don't know how tuff we had it.😆

[@charlesaguilar1708]

THAT WAS GREAT! To see Ed Ames(Mingo from"Daniel Boon") on that show! As well as Sal Valentino and the rest! GOOD JOB!

[@hollywoodharriet13]

What was with his shirt and tie? Totally rumpled! hee hee

[@pjriverdale8461]

From the old KYW Philadelphia studios on Broad St. Douglas' show was in the basement studio with about a 200 seat capacity. KYW at that time was a converted radio facility. The Douglas show was a Westinghouse production first originating from Cleveland and later moved to Philadelphia. It was likely the last national show to be produced in Philadelphia or for that matter, Cleveland.

[@oldiesgeek454]

Interesting, thanks for sharing that. How far was this studio from the one where American Bandstand was shot?

[@garytorresani8846]

Bandstand was in the WFIL studios at 30th and market in west Philly. The Douglas show was in the old KYW studios on broad street.

[@davidkean1487]

KYW in Cleveland became WKYC. The KYW tower was a couple of miles from our house on Snowville Rd in Brecksville!

[@ralphbenites1819]

Mike Douglas having some fun with the guys.he’s hired 🎸

[@jazzandbluesculturalherita2547]

Watched Mike Douglas Show religiously as a kid! He was an icon of all things Pop at that time. He was Regis before Regis!

[@kathytaverna9987]

Classic & love it today as much as back when it was played

[@atozzerotoninedude]

I've watched Mike Douglas for years and he's never failed to annoy me.

[@brucestaples4510]

Afternoon talk/whatever-the-fuck shows put on whoever they could get...especially, up-and-coming groups, so they could be cool and draw the younger crowd

[@bethvirginiaphillips4583]

Loved their "Laugh Laugh"

[@davidzweiban5549]

They were great. I remember them like yesterday and the words. I hope that's not a sign of something bad.

[@LB-pg3no]

Great band indeed!!!!

[@MrJckpttsn]

Thanks for the memories. Really great group.

[@debbiebrockway4768]

Loved this band and grew up with them! Best music of all times❤️🙏🏻🎸

[@joycepino9749]

I used to watch the Michael Douglas Show every afternoon along with Merv Griffith

[@donearl6675]

me to.back then it was all we really had..be sides "AmericanBand.."

[@waaa2277]

Such a classic very rare video

[@andrewjwheelerjr275]

this jams no matter is classically ah groovy peace everyone😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉.

[@michellereardon726]

When my son was a baby, he loved Mike Douglas which I watched ever day. When getting ready for his second birthday, he insisted we invite Mike to his party. I did and of course we didn't hear from him, but still...

[@DanielKatzel]

Hadn't seen this before (I was only 2 in '65 - lol)- super funny stuff & has been a favorite tune of mine since I heard it as a kid in the early '70's. Love how great music spans generations !

[@johnmurnighan3901]

Never get enough of this song.

[@onestepbeyond7240]

It really takes ya' back in time to better days.

[@tomruggiero8414]

people had fun back then

[@oldiesgeek454]

Mike Douglas I'm sure was not a fan of 60s music. However, he was a good sport in this clip. I always liked Mike.

[@JFF35753]

You are right Tom. Maybe in 1970 when the Beatles broke up the fun broke up too??? There is no fun today with the PC crowd on patrol.

[@keithlauderjr1691]

No doubt Tom. Miss them days.

[@russellcrawford7453]

People were amazingly stupid back then especially short haired people

[@Tarantulisimo]

this common when long-haired rockers would make appearances on the old folks' variety shows

[@tangledshoelace4726]

How fun!! Love this song, I was a teenager then!! Good times great music! 2021

[@gerardop9633]

Esa escuela de folk-beat,que tanto me gusta:Byrds,Lovin Spoorol,el label Dunhill,que maravilla de música,ahora ya no existe, qué pena

[@matthewmay7248]

Ah when TV was fun... Mike was great, he had a great Show.

[@blueycarlton]

Got to No.24 in Melbourne 1965 (Thirty Years of Hits - T. J. Guest)

[@johnduran769]

Thank you for posting! Awesome piece! So funny! Good ole days

[@MarioAngle-h2g]

Vastly underrated group.

[@bryanpalmer9660]

Everybody here is having fun,Mike Douglas is a good sport joining in the fun-The Beau Brummels are great value and the song is a 💎

[@davidmiller6726]

I was 9 years old in 1965, but don't remember this song. I wasn't allowed to listen to a radio until around 1967-68, and only what my folks allowed.

[@jonnybgoode007]

Priceless!! Thank You.

[@laurametheny1008]

Hilarious! Thankyou. Can't wait for my Mom to see this.😀🤘🏼

[@kenjackman5608]

I LOVE THE BEAU BRUMMELS STILL AND APPRECIATE THE TALENTS OF RON ELIOTT, SEDN THEM ONE TIME IN A SMALL VENUE AND YOU CLD JUST SEE THE PRIDE RON HAD IN HIS SONGS AND HE PLAYED WITH NO.EFFORT AND A TRUE ZEAL. YOU CKD TELL HE LOVED THE WAY PPL DUG HIS MUSIC AND YET SO HUMBLE. THE B B S WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF ME WISH I CLD.MEET RON !!

[@frankiesaldorino9824]

THE BEAU BRUMMELSTONES

[@oldiesgeek454]

There ya go, best cartoon show ever!

[@MsSmitty9]

Frankie Saldorino The Flintstone Frantic !!!!!!!

[@joefrisbey5252]

I remember when they were on the Flintstones as the Beau Brummelstones in 65 I think that it was

[@martyhowell4043]

They were great on the Flintstones!

[@charlesanderson32]

A truly Great American Band!

[@gerrygreene6354]

Saw at the Whiskey a go go. About 1966. Very good band live.

[@charlesdrury9712]

Yes I was 16 years old 1965 best days of my life chip and I was sent to reform school for three months when I got out and they were gone trouble game I just made my mother cry I still feel guilty about that

[@phoebefugate4757]

Simply Beautiful ,,Just a Little ,,

[@iowa61]

You shouldn’t be clowning with the dignity of this great song.

[@INKOSK4114]

Lighten up! Why so serious? That was what real talent was. No one thought higher of themselves then, and playing around was fun!

[@rcdavidk]

What was so awful about these times was the way these "old" people talked to and treated these talented young people... so embarrassing to watch.

[@esthergarcia1373]

Cute video ❤🙏Love the song❣

[@leonadams1942]

man the girls went crazy as hell when their name was called. they must have really loved these guys.

[@robertolsen6720]

Ed Ames also famously showed Johnny Carson how to throw a tomahawk! LOL

[@bobbyhamblen2338]

yep right in the balls.

[@johnwriterpoet1783]

Robert, I remember that event, so funny!

[@ogredad55]

Wow and HA! I love this! - Really great memories for me as I'm 70 years old. And when Mingo walked out I laughed! They recently ran a Daniel Boone marathon here in St. Louis, Mo. What a treat to see this. Thanx so much for sharing and God Bless you!

[@bobbyhamblen2338]

There was 5 band members for awhile.

[@luiscalcano4359]

Great folk psych and sign of the Ted with the War in Vietnam raging ! I was 8urs. Old when this came out..

[@j.dragon651]

I saw them in Woodstock N.Y. in Rosas Cantina in the early 70s!

[@Doones51]

Sly Stone was their producer in the studio. They had an unique sound. Great stuff from the 60's.

[@marathongman9281]

They were a great musical group.

[@maryaldaco7228]

Yes Yes Mui Bueno- were the Beau Brummell - even tho Minot was a small town- because of the Air Force Base( met my husband 53 years strong) we got a lot of music entertainment, these Honeys at the Fair. Saw Roy Oberon 3 times down town . So many good groups. Gene Pitney- Johnny Rivers trashed a hotel room & was asked not to come back. Days gone bye & missed by many.

[@dcole2133]

The randomness of Ed Ames 💕

[@michaeldonofrio6759]

The Beau Brummels must have cried all day after that.

[@paulrussell2452]

Ed Ames and Mike Douglas?

[@donwelch6612]

the drummer was in my unit in vietnam.

[@patrickeffiom97]

Did he have his hair like that back then?😳🇬🇧

[@haroldgilbert6707]

Love this song alway

[@missjoshemmett]

I have all the LPs on CDs. Ed must be tall because John was about 6'5". I typed in his name on Google and a picture of me and John came up! Never goes away...Michigan State Fair.

[@bobsaturday4273]

thats a great tune and it was all in good fun to promote the band and at the time it was always welcome for fans to see the band on tv but gosh it was nearly painfully excruciating to have to watch today

[@jeanettereece8398]

Love this song

[@josefranciscomoreno5683]

que musica tan agradable y rrelajante

[@gino423]

Excellant sound

[@austinteutsch]

Amazing what a band will do to promote and push a their band and and their song in in a 1960's crowded field of great bands including the greatest of all , the Beatles.

[@jamescobern4102]

A lot of groups were teased about their hair and clothes,back in the day (the guys were anyway),so it wasn`t something new to them. Most took it in stride and still cashed their checks.

[@lonnylundquist9818]

Great memories

[@hollywoodharriet13]

Was that Pearl Bailey?

[@deanjohnston403]

Mike respected the new sound ....

[@418cjpaul]

they were all good sports!

[@XaurreauX]

A classic comic disaster where one is forced to make lemonade out of lemons.

[@ramiroalvarez5397]

COOL 😎 SONG from the past 60's past! 😅

[@giovanyr7017]

The hair is Making a comeback

[@moemcgovern7345]

The Mike Douglas Show was out of Philly.

[@moemcgovern7345]

This was when people had a sense of humor.

[@jamesm.3967]

Cleveland until late 60s.

[@leebowens2631]

They're the Beau Brummel Stone !

[@matthewgottlieb2718]

What was Ed Ames doing on there with a headdress and suit?

[@tommylitz4543]

Mike Douglas' guests on the show were Ed Ames and Pearl Bailey, with special musical guest The Beau Brummels. They pre-rehearsed this lttle adlib after Elliot informed the group that he couldnt make the gig. Mike Douglas was always hamming it up, upstaging his guests and butchering their acts, which were usually lip-synced prerecorded numbers anyways. Douglas would sometimes do his own solo singing spots when he needed to stretch the show for time, botching the popular tunes of the day. Merv Griffen did the same crap on his show, whenever a guest called out as a no-show.

[@davidcoyle1084]

Ed Ames played an Indian named Mingo on a TV show called "Daniel Boone" at the time.

[@Thatsallihavetosayaboutthat]

@@tommylitz4543you didn’t answer the question

[@tommylitz4543]

@user-dc6mg2rk8p he was in his trademark character. He played Daniel Boone's very popular half-Cherokee sidekick named "Mingo" on that TV show. He did skits and such when promoting that show on the talk show circuit, and also would often display his prowess at throwing tomahawks. But in real life, Ames was a Ukrainian Jew.

[@alaricabercrombie2692]

The girl sitting next to Pearl, is that Shelley Fabares from "The Donna Reed Show"?

[@jthyme7940]

That is actress Margaret O' Brien but does look like Shelley!!

[@alaricabercrombie2692]

@@jthyme7940 Yes, absolutely 😀! But, thanks for telling me. 😊👌

[@davidhorn6008]

One and a half minutes I'll wait no longer - goodbye

[@nuwavedave]

Ha! That's great!!

[@johns3081]

They were an amazing band with some smash hits, but appear to have been run over by all the English bands that were producing a wave of hits.

[@rmoore1686]

I remember the Beau Brummells. I was a teenager in the 1960’s when they were popular. They’re going along with the host’s gag. It was all planned.

[@joycemartin7516]

It’s 9/14/24 in Austin, Tx! Seniors were great in ‘68! Great singers! I’m 75 and still rockin to the ‘60s today🎶🥳

[@zampieritto]

Cool. 1965